Hi Guys, just wondering if someone could help me. Just bought myself some V5 simmons wheels yesterday! Im putting them on my 4 door LX torana (standard diff, bandjo) with A9X flaired guards. The wheels are 15x8 and 15x10s, I want to have the look of the guards filled. Any body help me? Any one got pics that has the same set up as me?
15x8 and 15x10s.... what tyres should i use?
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 06:03 PM
Mate, I would think 225/60/50 front and 265/50/15 rear. You could go to a 295 tyre for the rear.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 06:25 PM
Hi Guys, just wondering if someone could help me. Just bought myself some V5 simmons wheels yesterday! Im putting them on my 4 door LX torana (standard diff, bandjo) with A9X flaired guards. The wheels are 15x8 and 15x10s, I want to have the look of the guards filled. Any body help me? Any one got pics that has the same set up as me?
If they are the silver ones that were on Ebay............none,because i wanted them.came home from work to ring the guy only to find out they had gone......................not a happy camper.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 06:28 PM
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Depends what back spacing they are really.
Depends what back spacing they are really.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 07:08 PM
hi, im in nsw and yes they were on ebay. i measured it and they have a 5" back space
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 07:18 PM
hi, im in nsw and yes they were on ebay. i measured it and they have a 5" back space
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 08:37 PM
I agree with the sizes fatlh500 said. Although the 285/50/15s on my brothers car fit well and look awesome, but you pay for the privelege.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 08:40 PM
225/60 would be a bit big on the front without significant cutting - I'd rather have a 245/50 if you can fit that sort of rolling diameter, 225/50 if you can't. 265/50 is a good size for the rear, although if you have deeper pockets a pair of 285/40s would be nice I reckonMate, I would think 225/60/50 front and 265/50/15 rear. You could go to a 295 tyre for the rear.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 08:44 PM
THAT TORANA IS AWSOME! thanks, im thinking maybe i go a 235/50 on the front and 275/50 on the rear
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 08:45 PM
Agree totally with the 245/50 for the front, except they're not available any more. Agree also to 225/50, not 60, I don't know what the hell I'm thinking tonight hahaha.
I've never heard of 235 or 275 in a 50 series. Having said that, I don't know much : )
I've never heard of 235 or 275 in a 50 series. Having said that, I don't know much : )
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 08:58 PM
theres a brand called cobra and st george tyres sell them
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 09:15 PM
Like these? Front 15 x 8--- 4.5 inch backspace, rear 15 x 10---- 4.5 inch backspace running 215/ 60 front and 265/50 rear, rolling diameter is slightly smaller on the front.
Went 215 's on front simply for clearance issues and steering lightness but the offset fills the guards no worries.
Went 215 's on front simply for clearance issues and steering lightness but the offset fills the guards no worries.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 09:18 PM
Love to know what wheels these are ?? Also love to see a side veiw of the car (hint, hint)
I agree with the sizes fatlh500 said. Although the 285/50/15s on my brothers car fit well and look awesome, but you pay for the privelege.
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Posted 30 June 2011 - 09:43 PM
285/40 on a 10 are tasty on a flared hatch
But it depends on your diff width too
Weren't those simmons shown pictured with a tape over them and they were actually 7" front and 9.5" rears... seemed the measured the lips included too
Or am I thinking of another set ?
But it depends on your diff width too
Weren't those simmons shown pictured with a tape over them and they were actually 7" front and 9.5" rears... seemed the measured the lips included too
Or am I thinking of another set ?
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 12:42 AM
Love to know what wheels these are ?? Also love to see a side veiw of the car (hint, hint)
The wheels are Billet Specialties Street Lites. 15x8 and 15x10 with 225/50 and 285/40 tyres.
Just putting this here because I like it : )
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 06:06 AM
A bit of a shame if the 245s aren't around any more, I guess its like anything - if you have the time and the cash you can probably find some decent ones but is it worth it...?Agree totally with the 245/50 for the front, except they're not available any more. Agree also to 225/50, not 60, I don't know what the hell I'm thinking tonight hahaha.
I've never heard of 235 or 275 in a 50 series. Having said that, I don't know much : )
Haven't heard of 235s or 275s in 50 series either, we're a bit limited in the wider/lower profile 15s, 60 series are much more common
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:35 AM
theres a brand called cobra and st george tyres sell them
i strongly recommend not to buy these tyres,i was running the 352 yoky,s, was talked into the cooper,fitted them a 265/50/15 they were a good inch narrower,which was yuck,i perrsisted to use them,millage was shit and they wore in middle with only 28psi,on a holden 1 tonner,the 352 wore evenly as did the bridgstone before them.
you can see how narrow gutted they are on the rear of slar,s pictures.
i will never buy these shit tyres again.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:41 AM
waldorf,retro wheels at mortdale will make you some new ones.i got 16x9s and 16 x 10s made for the race car they are awesome.
Hi Guys, just wondering if someone could help me. Just bought myself some V5 simmons wheels yesterday! Im putting them on my 4 door LX torana (standard diff, bandjo) with A9X flaired guards. The wheels are 15x8 and 15x10s, I want to have the look of the guards filled. Any body help me? Any one got pics that has the same set up as me?
If they are the silver ones that were on Ebay............none,because i wanted them.came home from work to ring the guy only to find out they had gone......................not a happy camper.
as for tyres wouldnt 225's look like cheese cutters wouldnt you want at least 245's to fill it out.and as for the rear 265's would have to be the go on a 4 door .on a hatch id go 285. but i dont like the poor old banjo's chances with all those forces working on it.
i tried to put the 15x10s with 285/40/15s off my red hatch under the 4 door but it just didnt look right.the 265's seemed to suit the overall look of it but thats just my car and my tastes.
every car and everyone is different.
good luck with it be sure to post some pics .
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 12:51 PM
Love to know what wheels these are ?? Also love to see a side veiw of the car (hint, hint)
The wheels are Billet Specialties Street Lites. 15x8 and 15x10 with 225/50 and 285/40 tyres.
Just putting this here because I like it : )
This is the UC hatch back? Im just reading about this in an old mag my mate leant me.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 01:03 PM
It also comes down to availability, and if you have a preference for the front and rear tyres to match or not.
I recently did a ring around in Sydney.... these were the best prices I could find
Tempe tyres-
Hancook 265/50/15 for $200
Nankang 225/60/15 for $100
Newington Automotive tyres (Opposite Yokohama warehouse)-
Yokohama 352 265/50/15 for $320
Yokohama 352 235/60/15 for $230
Yokohama do not make a 225/60/15 (FYI).
I wanted my tyres to match front and back so I chose Yokohama
I recently did a ring around in Sydney.... these were the best prices I could find
Tempe tyres-
Hancook 265/50/15 for $200
Nankang 225/60/15 for $100
Newington Automotive tyres (Opposite Yokohama warehouse)-
Yokohama 352 265/50/15 for $320
Yokohama 352 235/60/15 for $230
Yokohama do not make a 225/60/15 (FYI).
I wanted my tyres to match front and back so I chose Yokohama
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 03:20 PM
I would have thought that 235/60/15 would be too big for the front
How dothey look and how much modifcation ,if any did you do
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How dothey look and how much modifcation ,if any did you do
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:39 PM
Dont waste your time fitting the 235/60 to the front as you wont be able to turn due to sever rubbing.The OD is to big. You need to get sum 225/50x15 for the front. I personally have run the 225/50x15 and i was able to get sum 245/45x15 and they look fat as and the OD is ok. On the rear i had 265/50x15 and they fitted ok. I now have 285/40x15. good luck on your search.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:46 PM
Love to know what wheels these are ?? Also love to see a side veiw of the car (hint, hint)
The wheels are Billet Specialties Street Lites. 15x8 and 15x10 with 225/50 and 285/40 tyres.
Just putting this here because I like it : )
Love the pics, thanks for the info
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